Behavioral Health RN
Madison, WI
Revolution Healthcare Services
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity – Behavioral Health Registered Nurse – Wisconsin

Start Date: November 2026

Location: Wisconsin

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Evening and night shifts available including 8-hour and 12-hour options. Shift times include 1500-2330, 1900-0730, and 2300-0730. Weekend rotation and holiday coverage as needed.

Highlights

• Low patient-to-nurse ratios: 1:4 during days and weekends, 1:6 during nights
• Focus on therapeutic care and behavior management rather than medication distribution
• 18-bed adult and geriatric behavioral health unit with average daily census of 14 patients
• Epic charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, pharmacy, respiratory services, and rapid response teams
• Work at a Magnet-designated facility recognized as one of the nation's leading teaching hospitals
• Opportunity to care for diverse patient populations including those with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, substance use disorders, and patients receiving ECT

Requirements

• Active RN license (Wisconsin or compact state license accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience as a Behavioral Health RN within the last 3 years
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• BLS certification (American Heart Association only)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification
• Experience with low patient-to-nurse ratios (1:4 preferred)
• Epic charting system experience required
• Community hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Proficiency in de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention, behavior management, physical hold protocols, and seclusion procedures
• Experience with managing assaultive behavior, self-injurious behavior, and suicidal patients in locked unit settings
• Competency in psychiatric medication administration including antipsychotics, antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and emergent chemical restraints
• IV initiation and maintenance skills required
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• Must pass telemetry competency exam prior to start date
• Ability to float as needed based on unit census and operational needs

Why It's a Great Opportunity

This position offers the chance to provide hands-on therapeutic care in a supportive, team-based environment where clinical excellence meets compassionate psychiatric nursing. You'll work alongside dedicated interdisciplinary professionals at a top-ranked facility known for clinical innovation and evidence-based practice. This role emphasizes meaningful patient interaction, crisis intervention, and behavioral health expertise rather than task-focused medication distribution, making it ideal for nurses passionate about psychiatric care and patient outcomes.